transmission oil VAUXHALL ADAM 2019 Owner's Manual

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and press the release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 123.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 171 and
condition 3 206
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 151
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 26,
seats 3 32 and seat belts
3 37
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wetStarting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 117.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, it could be necessary first to
push the key all the way in towards the steering column.

Driving and operating1172:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable.
Depending on version, it is
necessary first to push the key all
the way in towards the steering
column and then turn the key
from position 2 to 1 or 0.3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure begins.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or at the latest for 10 minutes after the
ignition is switched off:
● power windows
● power outlets
● power sunroof
Starting the engine
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure operates the starter after a brief
delay, until the engine is running. See
'Automatic Starter Control'.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn the key back to position
0 .
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -30 °C . Required is an engine oil with
the correct viscosity, the correct fuel,
performed services and a sufficiently
charged vehicle battery.
Automatic starter controlThis function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not need to hold the key in position 3.
Once applied, the system will go on
starting automatically until the engine
is running. Because of the checking
procedure, the engine starts running after a short delay.
Possible reasons for a non-starting engine:
● clutch pedal is not operated (manual transmission).
● timeout occurred.

218Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 194
Interior lighting ............................ 102
Interior lights ...................... 102, 164
Interior mirrors .............................. 27
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 188
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lashing eyes ............................... 56
Light switch .................................. 98
Load compartment ................24, 53
Load compartment cover .............54
Loading information .....................58
Low fuel ....................................... 79
LPG .............................. 69, 144, 200
M Malfunction indicator light ............76
Manual anti-dazzle ......................27
Manual transmission .................. 123
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel Display............................ 80Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................102
N
New vehicle running-in ..............116
Number plate light .....................163
O Object detection systems ...........132
Odometer ..................................... 68
Oil, engine .......................... 196, 200
OnStar .......................................... 93
Operate pedal ............................... 76
Outside temperature ....................64
Overrun cut-off ........................... 118
P Parking ................................ 17, 120
Parking assist ...................... 77, 132
Parking brake ............................ 124
Parking lights ............................. 101
Particulate filter ........................... 121
Performing work ........................150
Power outlets ............................... 66
Power steering.............................. 77
Power windows ............................ 27
Puncture ..................................... 182R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 215
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 210
Rear floor storage cover ..............55
Rear fog light ...............79, 101, 159
Rear storage ................................. 54
Rear window wiper and washer ..63
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 196, 200
Refuelling ................................... 144 Registered trademarks ...............212
Retained power off .....................117
Reversing lights .........................102
Ride control systems ..................125
Roof load ...................................... 58
Roof rack ..................................... 58
S Safety belts ................................... 36
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 33
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................74
Seat belts ..................................... 36
Seat folding .................................. 34
Seat heating ................................. 35
Seat position ................................ 32
Service ....................................... 114 Service display ............................ 71